Since it adjusts, my 15 year old is going to lower it and dunk (hang on the rim). How hard do you play on it and how has it held up?
8432
I would not recommend hanging on this hoop. Dunking Ok. Hanging will probably do some damage.
8433
It seems pretty solid, but we mostly just throw baskets, we haven't had anyone hang on the rim.
8434
The goal is top notch! This is the best basketball goal I have ever had. I am a 34 yr old male that grew up playing basketball. This goal seems to be able to pass the hang test( my boys are constantly dunking and hanging on the rim) However, I strongly suggest that you should have them avoid it on any goal. Especially from the front of the rim. If your boy is going to hang and show out (have fun) teach him to dunk from the side and try to hang closer to the back of the rim close to the backboard. He will have fun with this goal and be the envy of the neighborhood boys for sure!!
8435
We have an 18 year old and a 12 year old who use the hoop consistently. The 18 year old has friends that play too, but none of them dunk on it. We were afraid it would break. It has held up very well without anyone dunking on it.
296171
Yes, the product is hard enough to dribble basketball on. Pretty sturdy and easy to maintain. I recommend it.
266985
I bought it for my 2 yo . She is 5 now, and she and her 2 yo sister still enjoy it tremendously. Upper age limit? No idea when kids will consider it "not cool anymore". BTW, the player was dropped couple of times and survived with no damage at all.
1546493
I would NOT consider this a dunking system. It a great inexpensive hoop to shoot around on for kids. If you are going to be knocking down some reverse jams, I would recommend you spend a little more money. For what it is worth I would also recommend a square post for the dunkers. A square post has more resistance to deflection loads so it will provide more rigidity.
620861
I have no idea how big your boy is, but this mini-rim/board combo is the toughest I've ever seen. If there's one out there that would withstand a few thousand dunks, I'm guessing it'd be this one.
74993
I bought it for my son and he absolutely loves it. Doesn't find too much bounce back. Hope this helps.
1515274
I had it for 1 year, No rust! I did add a clear coat of polyurethane though. It's a tough little court. I wish it came down a little more. I have to have it in shallow water so that everyone can dunk.
326927
I jumped on it, and I'm 180. Actually, my 11 yr. old didn't like the feel of it. He used it once.
874497
Personally when you're setting up the rim you can adjust the breakaway spring before enclosing it. I tightened the hell out of it. Also, I have an additional amount of 150 pounds sitting on the base, sandbags/cinder blocks. It sounds good and doesn't shake like it's going to fall apart. I own 5 basketballs and even with multiple shots still smooth and consistent. Like I said it depends who's setting it up and to what liking, I don't play when it comes down to building things the correct way. Good luck.
2063945
I'm 215 and I usually adjust it a little to get comfortable but no problems so far. They will make your canoe trips much more enjoyable. I have one for both my son and myself. We both are very happy with them
986621
Very lil chance of shattering the backboard in my experience opinion. The hoops and backboards are in great condition after 3 months of constant use in league play with dunks throughout season.
620868
I don't think you will find a better mini hoop on the market. I host a march madness party every year and we have grown men (acting like 10 year olds) dunking on this thing. Granted, we don't hang on the rim but this goal is tuff.
874494
Yes, the basketball rim & backboard does shake a little when using a full size official NBA basketball. Its a great setup and looks nice and its the best I have used for a portable basketball hoop but there is still a little shaking/give. For the money i think its worth it but thats my personal opinion only. This is my 6th portable and its the best by far.
1317514
Ours has worked out really well. No complaints at all, and our 9 & 7 year olds bounce on this thing several times a day. Now that they know how to keep the whole thing from tipping when they climb on it, hang on it etc., they abuse the handle big time. The middle section of the top bar bends-in a little bit because of this, but frankly I'm DELIGHTED it's lasted as long and is in as good shape as it is!
1490926
I would say no to the dunking. Its well built but no to sure. it probably also depends on the size of the person dunking. My 8 year yes. An adult no. Great for a coledesac. We are in one as well. It has wheels to move it
2190582
It is pretty sturdy - we had ours installed securely - however, our grandson is twelve and while pretty good - cannot dunk as yet - so you need answers from taller fellows
1047368
It's recommended that you do. However I never have but my son doesn't dunk it and just shoots it. He doesn't try to climb or hang on it. It stands good on its own though.